We are Ramchander and Anusha. We met on a film blog, and we enjoy cinema and writing. We've come to understand we enjoy running this magazine even more. We know the phrase 'passion project' is overused, but that really is how we started.

What have we done so far?

We are just over a year old, with eight issues behind us. We come out with a new issue every two months, on the tenth—sometimes on Singapore Time, other times on Pittsburgh Time. We have published works in English, Tamil, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Czech, Danish, Hindi (along with their English translations, always).

Why are we on Patreon?

Running this magazine takes time and effort, we know that. But it also takes money: to keep the website running, to create quality features month after month, to attend film screenings.

Eventually, we would like to be able to compensate our enthusiastic contributors, work with other editors for specific languages; and possibly come out with a print anthology. These are our goals for the future. For now though, we would simply like to keep this magazine going. Pledge as little (or as much) as you like!

What do you get?

You will get virtual sparkles and hugs from us, certainly a few film recommendations if you want those, a nicely worded thank you letter. We value your generosity. Be sure to take a look at the tiers for all the details.

Support us as we explore film cultures from around the world; experience cinema in new ways with us. Let us keep The World of Apu free for all!

Tiers

Supporter

$1 or more per month

You will be an official supporter of The World of Apu. You can read everything, for free, just like everyone else. You will be helping us bring out each issue. And for doing this, you have our infinite gratitude. We shall send you a special thank you email for every issue.

Fan

$4 or more per month

As a Fan, you will be backing an independent magazine, helping us pay our contributors, encourage us to create interesting and wonderful works—which the internet always needs more of! Along with a special thank you email, we will be glad to mention your name in the Editors’ Note, for making the issue possible.

Patron

$10 or more per month

If you love cinema, and especially love what we do, this is the tier for you. You will get all of the above benefits, the satisfaction of supporting an independent initiative, and the small joy of spotting your name in every trailer!

Champion

$20 or more per month

You are a Champion ofThe World of Apu! In addition to everything we've said above, we will mention your name in our emails to subscribers, for making every issue a reality. You will also receive one small token of our appreciation—and this is a surprise!

Guardian Angel

$50 or more per month

You are truly a Guardian Angel and Apu loves you! You get all of the above benefits, you get to post once on Twitter and Instagram through The World of Apu's official social media accounts—anything related to cinema. Bonus: we'll send you a hand-written thank you note for every issue!

Goals

$65 of $650 per month

Any funds we raise through this page will be enormously helpful. We know $650/month is a big goal, but it will ensure that The World of Apu can sustain itself as an independent publication, one that is ad-free and able to pay its contributors.

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The World of Apu is a multi-lingual, bimonthly, online film magazine. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive space for cinema.

We are Ramchander and Anusha. We met on a film blog, and we enjoy cinema and writing. We've come to understand we enjoy running this magazine even more. We know the phrase 'passion project' is overused, but that really is how we started.

What have we done so far?

We are just over a year old, with eight issues behind us. We come out with a new issue every two months, on the tenth—sometimes on Singapore Time, other times on Pittsburgh Time. We have published works in English, Tamil, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Czech, Danish, Hindi (along with their English translations, always).

Why are we on Patreon?

Running this magazine takes time and effort, we know that. But it also takes money: to keep the website running, to create quality features month after month, to attend film screenings.

Eventually, we would like to be able to compensate our enthusiastic contributors, work with other editors for specific languages; and possibly come out with a print anthology. These are our goals for the future. For now though, we would simply like to keep this magazine going. Pledge as little (or as much) as you like!

What do you get?

You will get virtual sparkles and hugs from us, certainly a few film recommendations if you want those, a nicely worded thank you letter. We value your generosity. Be sure to take a look at the tiers for all the details.

Support us as we explore film cultures from around the world; experience cinema in new ways with us. Let us keep The World of Apu free for all!

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Tiers

Supporter

$1 or more per month

You will be an official supporter of The World of Apu. You can read everything, for free, just like everyone else. You will be helping us bring out each issue. And for doing this, you have our infinite gratitude. We shall send you a special thank you email for every issue.

Fan

$4 or more per month

As a Fan, you will be backing an independent magazine, helping us pay our contributors, encourage us to create interesting and wonderful works—which the internet always needs more of! Along with a special thank you email, we will be glad to mention your name in the Editors’ Note, for making the issue possible.

Patron

$10 or more per month

If you love cinema, and especially love what we do, this is the tier for you. You will get all of the above benefits, the satisfaction of supporting an independent initiative, and the small joy of spotting your name in every trailer!

Champion

$20 or more per month

You are a Champion ofThe World of Apu! In addition to everything we've said above, we will mention your name in our emails to subscribers, for making every issue a reality. You will also receive one small token of our appreciation—and this is a surprise!

Guardian Angel

$50 or more per month

You are truly a Guardian Angel and Apu loves you! You get all of the above benefits, you get to post once on Twitter and Instagram through The World of Apu's official social media accounts—anything related to cinema. Bonus: we'll send you a hand-written thank you note for every issue!